Chapter 206

His voice was rough—like he’d caught a cold or something. And yet, Clara didn’t even realize it was him. “Hate,” she said without missing a beat. It wasn’t just anger. It was bone-deep hatred. No one in her situation could stay calm if they had to face Ethan Blackwood. Clara went quiet. Completely still. All the feelings she'd been holding in were packed into that one word. Ethan didn’t say a word either. Clara wasn’t sure anymore—if it was just habit, or something else. But somehow, she had this weird sense that he knew her too well. Almost like he could guess what she wanted without her needing to say it. Even when she couldn't see, he’d been there. Helping her, steadying her step, careful in every move. For a moment, Clara doubted herself. Was it Ethan? But she shook it off just as quickly. There was no need to overthink it. There’s no way Ethan would be here. He was all about Fiona Barrington now. Just thinking of Fiona made Clara’s face darken. After that, not another word left he